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U.S. Army Veteran License Plates Guide

Public Act 625 ILCS 5/3-506 allows transfer of plates to spouses of military service members. "Upon the death of a military service member who has been issued plates the surviving spouse of that service member may retain the plate so long as that spouse is a resident of Illinois and transfers the registration to his or her name within 180 days of the death of the service member".

To Apply

One must provide a photocopy of DD214 (discharge from military service) indicating applicant was a member of the Army or a letter of verification from the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs or the federal government showing applicant's service record.

The request can only be processed in Springfield. Apply in person or mail the proper documentation to:
Secretary of State
501 S. 2nd St.
Howlett Building, Room 541
Springfield, Illinois 62756

Availability

U.S. Army Veteran license plates are multi-year and may be displayed on passenger vehicles, trucks and vans weighing 8,000 pounds or less and sport utility vehicles.